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Disused Farm in Ingleby Barwick Acquired For New Community

By Floyd March At 18/04/2025

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, alongside Persimmon Homes, have acquired a 43.3 acre site in Ingleby Barwick to deliver 345 homes that will regenerate a disused farm. The site, off Welwyn Road, will […]

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Could ‘Tiny Homes’ Solve Britain’s Housing Shortage?

By Floyd March At 16/04/2025

B-Corp construction company, Gusto Construction, is challenging the UK Government to consider the use of alternative housing models such as Tiny Homes to solve the affordable housing crisis.  The business is currently seeking […]

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313 New Homes to be Delivered by Keepmoat

By Floyd March At 15/04/2025

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has announced its transformative plans to create 313 new homes and a 68-unit extra care facility in Driffield. The development, which recently received planning approval, is part of […]

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Oldham Council Controversial 11,500-home Scheme to Go Ahead After Minister Intervention

By Floyd March At 10/04/2025

Despite growing concerns from local Cllrs and residents regarding loss of greenbelt land, the housing minister has officially denied the bid to back out of the 11,500-home scheme. In a letter addressed to […]

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What 430 New Homes Means for the Landscape of Housing in Powys 

By Floyd March At 31/03/2025

Powys County Council is injecting over £225 million to realise its ambition to build 430 new council homes and retrofit existing homes by 2029-30.  The initiative forms part of a five-year programme focused […]

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Abri secures £23m for social housing development

By Cat Vitale At 13/03/2025

The £23m funding will enable Abri to make “homes warmer”, more comfortable, and more affordable to heat, offering crucial support amid rising energy costs. Abri, one of the largest housing providers in the […]

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South Shields announces plans for 124 properties

By Cat Vitale At 05/03/2025

The ‘extra care scheme’ will feature 124 special care apartments across South Shields, with aims of addressing differing levels of needs. Northern housing association Karbon Homes alongside the South Tyneside Council have announced […]

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HACT releases research report on housing conditions

By Cat Vitale At 05/03/2025

The HACT ‘Project ADaM’  report highlights the link between housing conditions and respiratory health, focussing on collaboration. Social housing charity HACT alongside its partners has published a research report, encouraging collaboration between housing and […]

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